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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,500, 1,355,840.42 and 546,910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,500, 1,355,840.42 and 546,910.44 is: 754,731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,500 : 1,355,840.42 = 546,910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,500/1,355,840.42 = 546,910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,500x = 1,355,840.42 × 546,910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,500x = 741,523,280,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,523,280,671.99/982,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,731.07

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